Network Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Network Engineer to design, configure, and sustain enterprise networks across distributed simulation sites for a live, virtual, and constructive training environment. You will manage routers, switches, firewalls, and encryption devices to ensure low latency and high reliability for large-scale exercises.

You will troubleshoot issues during operations and implement STIG/RMF security controls to maintain compliance, collaborating with systems, software, cyber, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise networks.
• Experience with Cisco routing and switching including EIGRP, 802.1x, or Multicast.
• Experience configuring and managing firewalls and VPNs.
• Experience with Type 1 encryption devices.
• Experience implementing STIGs and supporting the RMF and ATO process for classified systems.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• HS diploma or GED.
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and sustain wide area and local networks connecting simulation sites into a live, virtual, and constructive training environment.
• Manage routers, switches, firewalls, and encryption devices across classified and unclassified enclaves.
• Troubleshoot network issues during operations and ensure low latency and reliability for large-scale exercises.
• Implement and maintain STIG and RMF security controls to keep the network compliant.
• Collaborate with systems, software, cyber, and support engineers to integrate new sites and capabilities.

Skills

Enterprise networks

Cisco routing & switching

Firewall & VPNs

Type 1 encryption devices

STIG/RMF/ATO

TS/SCI clearance

Education

HS diploma or GED

DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that support your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

The Opportunity:
As a Network Engineer, you will help maintain and execute a network of simulators and modeling capabilities focused on providing exercise capabilities for various units. These simulators are in different locations throughout the country, and we are the client's engineering team responsible for managing the network, maintaining an Authority to Operate, improving system design and architecture, tier 1-3 troubleshooting during operations, hardware installs, lifecycle management, software releases and deployment, new features, and innovation.

As the Network Engineer, you will design, configure, and sustain the wide area and local networks that connect our geographically separated simulation sites into a single live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) training environment. You will manage routers, switches, firewalls, and encryption devices across multiple classified and unclassified enclaves, and you'll make sure simulation traffic flows with the low latency and reliability that large-scale exercises demand. You will troubleshoot network issues during operations, implement and maintain STIG and RMF security controls to keep the network compliant.

You will work closely with the systems, software, cyber, and technical support engineers to integrate new sites, simulations, and capabilities into the network. This job requires an effective troubleshooter who can provide onsite support during operations and travel to outstation sites when needed. You will have a lot of growth opportunities within the program and areas for innovation on simulation systems.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise networks
• Experience with Cisco routing and switching, including EIGRP, 802.1x, or Multicast
• Experience configuring and managing firewalls and VPNs
• Experience with Type 1 encryption devices
• Experience implementing STIGs and supporting the RMF and ATO process for classified systems
• TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with network automation
• Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds
• Knowledge of the Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) networking protocol and multicast
• CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Network Engineer

The Opportunity:
As a Network Engineer, you will help maintain and execute a network of simulators and modeling capabilities focused on providing exercise capabilities for various units. These simulators are in different locations throughout the country, and we are the client's engineering team responsible for managing the network, maintaining an Authority to Operate, improving system design and architecture, tier 1-3 troubleshooting during operations, hardware installs, lifecycle management, software releases and deployment, new features, and innovation.

As the Network Engineer, you will design, configure, and sustain the wide area and local networks that connect our geographically separated simulation sites into a single live, virtual, and constructive (LVC) training environment. You will manage routers, switches, firewalls, and encryption devices across multiple classified and unclassified enclaves, and you'll make sure simulation traffic flows with the low latency and reliability that large-scale exercises demand. You will troubleshoot network issues during operations, implement and maintain STIG and RMF security controls to keep the network compliant.

You will work closely with the systems, software, cyber, and technical support engineers to integrate new sites, simulations, and capabilities into the network. This job requires an effective troubleshooter who can provide onsite support during operations and travel to outstation sites when needed. You will have a lot of growth opportunities within the program and areas for innovation on simulation systems.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise networks
• Experience with Cisco routing and switching, including EIGRP, 802.1x, or Multicast
• Experience configuring and managing firewalls and VPNs
• Experience with Type 1 encryption devices
• Experience implementing STIGs and supporting the RMF and ATO process for classified systems
• TS/SCI clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with network automation
• Experience with network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds
• Knowledge of the Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) networking protocol and multicast
• CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.